| Objective/Goals | This project aims to: – Develop a comprehensive SUD and co-occurring mental health disorders curriculum for BASW and MSW students at UPSSW Integrate a SUD and co-occurring mental health disorders curriculum into the current BASW and MSW curricula at UPSSW – Increase the number of social workers who are trained on SUD and co-occurring mental health disorders – Improve clinical work with clients diagnosed with any SUD and/or co-occurring mental health disorders |
| Project Partners | School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh |
| Timeline of Project | September 2020 – September 2022 |
| Funder | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrative (SAMHSA) |
| Location/Implementation site(s) | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Innovations | – Capacity Building – Training and Education – Patient-Centered Interventions – Clinical Assessments – Physical/Behavioral Health Screening |
| Expected Outcomes/ Sustainability | – Integrate SBIRT and SUD training into University of Pittsburgh Social Work curriculum – Increase the number of social workers trained to work with individuals with SUD and co-occurring mental health disorders |
